Columbus, KS · standard
ZIP Code 66725
Cherokee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,739
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,443
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66725 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 66725 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, home to 5,739 residents across 610.5 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 66725 reports a modest median household income of $48,443 (33% below the average Kansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,936. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,000 (35% below the average Kansas ZIP), and median rent is $803; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cherokee County, so 66725 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 66725
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, KS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66725.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66725, Columbus, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,739
Population
610.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66725?
43.4
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,443
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$29,936
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 66725 ranks among Kansas ZIPs
Columbus, KS household income vs. every Kansas ZIP code
Median household income among 659 reporting Kansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,443 8th percentile higher than 8% of 659 Kansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,324housing units
2,324
Total Housing Units
2,140
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,000
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$803
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 66725, employing approximately 1,749 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,261,000.
112
Businesses
1,749
Employees
$100.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.6% |
| Information | 3 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 66725 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66713
Baxter Springs (66713)
5,836 residents
- 66725
Columbus (66725)
5,739 residents
- 66773 866
Scammon (66773)
866 residents
- 66782 178
West Mineral (66782)
178 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66725 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 66725 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 66713
Baxter Springs (66713)
$61,250 median income
- 66773
Scammon (66773)
$50,764 median income
- 66725
Columbus (66725)
$48,443 median income
- 66782
West Mineral (66782)
$36,458 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 66725 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 66725, both outside KS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,739 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 66725 in?
ZIP code 66725 (Columbus) is located in Cherokee County, Kansas. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66725?
ZIP code 66725 in Columbus, KS has a population of 5,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66725?
The median household income in ZIP 66725 is $48,443, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66725?
The median home value in ZIP 66725 is $105,000, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66725?
The largest racial group in ZIP 66725 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66725?
ZIP code 66725 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 1,749 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66725?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66725 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66725?
In ZIP code 66725, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66725?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66725 is 19.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66725?
In ZIP code 66725, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66725?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66725 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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